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Advantage Leverkusen as Bremen stun Bayern Munich

Advantage Leverkusen as Bremen stun Bayern Munich

Mitchell Weiser stunned his former club with the only goal as Werder Bremen defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 on Sunday, keeping Bayer Leverkusen seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

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Sheffield United hold West Ham thanks to late penalty drama

Sheffield United hold West Ham thanks to late penalty drama

Oli McBurnie scored a penalty 12 minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Sheffield United against West Ham in chaotic climax at Bramall Lane on Sunday.

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South Africa's Zuma a no-show at rally but fans keen for comeback

South Africa's Zuma a no-show at rally but fans keen for comeback

Supporters of South Africa's embattled former president Jacob Zuma's newly-formed radical left-wing party said Sunday they hope he might soon be the country's leader again, even though he failed to show up at their rally.

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Morocco held by DR Congo, forced to wait to seal AFCON last-16 spot

Morocco held by DR Congo, forced to wait to seal AFCON last-16 spot

Morocco will have to wait to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after being held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, with Silas Katompa Mvumpa earning the Leopards a deserved draw.

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Did Biden blunder with New Hampshire primary snub?

Did Biden blunder with New Hampshire primary snub?

With all eyes on Donald Trump's bid to lead Republicans back into the White House, Joe Biden's reelection push has slipped under the radar in an unusual start to his campaign.

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McIlroy wins 'really cool' fourth Dubai Desert Classic title

McIlroy wins 'really cool' fourth Dubai Desert Classic title

Rory McIlroy won a "really cool" record fourth Dubai Desert Classic title on Sunday by one shot after storming back from a 10-shot deficit going into the weekend at the Emirates Golf Club.

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'Stand up to racism' says AC Milan keeper Maignan

'Stand up to racism' says AC Milan keeper Maignan

AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan on Sunday called for clubs, fans and the legal system to stand up to racism in football after he was the target of abuse in an Italian Serie A match.

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Holders La Rochelle beat Sale to reach Champions Cup last 16

Holders La Rochelle beat Sale to reach Champions Cup last 16

Holders La Rochelle booked their place in the knockout stage of the Champions Cup with a hard-fought 37-24 win over Sale at a windy Salford Stadium on Sunday.

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Russians gather to mark 100 years since Lenin's death

Russians gather to mark 100 years since Lenin's death

Dozens of Russian communists gathered in Red Square on Sunday to mark the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin's death, in one of the few official events commemorating the Soviet founder.

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Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany

Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany

Tens of thousands gathered across Germany again on Sunday to protest the far-right AfD, after it emerged that party members discussed mass deportation plans at a meeting of extremists.

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